Initiation Collection

Initiation of a freemason
The initiation ceremony of a freemason (central detail); watercolour in the Musee du Grand Orient de France de la Franc-Maconnerie Europeene. Date: 19th Century

Freemason Procession
Image of Baphomet carried in a procession at the initiation of a high Scottish rite

ITALY. Pompeii. Villa of Mysteries. Scenes of initiation to a Bacchian rite. Detail with a naked danser. Roman art. Painting; Fresco

Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. Scene cult initiation, 16
Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. Inside. Scene cult initiation, 1675. Engraving by Dutch Hooglhe Romeyn (1645-1708). Baroque. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. Netherlands

Initiation ceremony of a Freemason (19th c. )
Initiation ceremony of a Freemason (19th c.). Central detail. Watercolour. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 du Grand Orient de France et de la Franc-Ma篮 nerie Europ饮 ne

Female Initiation - 6
A candidate is initiated as Mistress of the Temple, lying on a supposed corpse and restoring him to life with the warmth of her body. Date: 1891

The Duk Duk society, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea, 1920. Young men being initiated before they can marry. The Duk Duk is a secret society of the Tolai people of the Rabaul area of New

Secret Societies (nineteenth century). Initiation ceremony of a new member. Colored engraving

Initiation of a Mistress of Egypt in the Egyptian Rite (engraving)
3100802 Initiation of a Mistress of Egypt in the Egyptian Rite (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation of a Mistress of Egypt in the Egyptian Rite)

Initiation to Master
A French Lodge ceremonially inducts a member to the grade of Master

Initiation / Secret Master
Initiation of a Secret Master

An apprentice is initiated into Freemasonry, from a 19th century illustration
4071160 An apprentice is initiated into Freemasonry, from a 19th century illustration.

A Freemason undergoes the initiation to Master, from a 19th century illustration
4071159 A Freemason undergoes the initiation to Master, from a 19th century illustration.

History. France. Meeting of the French Carbonari in France, c.1820. Imagery, France, c.1900
2638854 History. France. Meeting of the French Carbonari in France, c.1820. Imagery, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: France. Imagerie, France, vers 1900. Coll)

The Induction of a New Member into the Band of Northern Painters in Rome, c.1660. Creator: Anon
The Induction of a New Member into the Band of Northern Painters in Rome, c.1660

Esquisse pour l'église Sainte-Elisabeth : Les sept Sacrements, 1844. Creator: Paul Jourdy
Esquisse pour l'eglise Sainte-Elisabeth : Les sept Sacrements, 1844. The seven sacraments. The sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation

Sons of Neptune Shaving a Landsman!, published March 4, 1817. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Sons of Neptune Shaving a Landsman!, published March 4, 1817

Hamatsa emerging from the woods-Koskimo, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hamatsa emerging from the woods-Koskimo, c1914. Hamatsa shaman, three-quarter length portrait, seated on ground in front of tree, facing front

Ancient Persian priests performing ritual sacrifices
Ancient Persian priests in white robes performing ritual sacrifices at a pyre. Pireo e Sacerdoti Persi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

The initiation of a young novice from Albano in the choir of the convent of St
PWI83512 The initiation of a young novice from Albano in the choir of the convent of St. Clare in Rome (oil on canvas) by Granet, Francois-Marius (1775-1849); 199.5x151 cm; Louvre, Paris

The Witchs Frolic by Alfred Bestall
The witchs frolic, taking place on Hallowe en, the date when Saman, Lord of Death, called together the spirits of all the wicked dead who in the last twelve months had been condemned to inhabit

Yeibichai initiation outdoors, 1904, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Yeibichai initiation outdoors, 1904, c1905. Group of Indians, most on horseback, watching initiation of young Indian man

Italy, Pompeii. Villa of the Mysteries. Ancient Roman suburban Villa. Frescoes depicting a bride initiating into a Bacchian Mysteries in preparation for marriage, 1st century AD. Date: 2014

Initiation ceremony in a womens lodge (engraving)
3100775 Initiation ceremony in a womens lodge (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation ceremony in a womens lodge)

Initiation of a Knight Kadosch (engraving)
3100769 Initiation of a Knight Kadosch (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation of a Knight Kadosch)

Initiation of a Sublime Elect (engraving)
3100750 Initiation of a Sublime Elect (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation of a Sublime Elect)

193-0082167 Wait till you ve been anointed, plate 67 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81686 193-0082167 Wait till you ve been anointed, plate 67 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.8x15.3 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

193-0082166 There it goes, plate 66 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching)
IND81685 193-0082166 There it goes, plate 66 of Los caprichos, 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21x16.7 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece
6340197 The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece by Fumagalli (19th century); (add.info.: The Eleusinian Mysteries)

Mask, Nigeria, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Mask, Nigeria, Late 19th century

With the Flying Squadron, "Crossing the Line"(engraving)
1037646 With the Flying Squadron, " Crossing the Line" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Flying Squadron)

Mysteries of Eleusis - Initiation
LLM455067 Mysteries of Eleusis - Initiation by Sellier, P. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mysteries of Eleusis - Initiation)

Initiation Hall of the Mysteries, Eleusis, Greece

Iniatiation into the mysteries of the Ancient Egyptian goddess Isis (chromolitho)
3100650 Iniatiation into the mysteries of the Ancient Egyptian goddess Isis (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Initiation of a Sovereign Grand Inspector General (engraving)
3100773 Initiation of a Sovereign Grand Inspector General (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation of a Sovereign Grand Inspector General)

Initiation of a Master Elect of the Nine (engraving)
3100745 Initiation of a Master Elect of the Nine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation of a Master Elect of the Nine)

Initiation of a Perfect Master (engraving)
3100738 Initiation of a Perfect Master (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation of a Perfect Master)

Initiation of a Provost and Judge (engraving)
3100735 Initiation of a Provost and Judge (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation of a Provost and Judge)

Initiation of a Secret Master (engraving)
3100734 Initiation of a Secret Master (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation of a Secret Master)

Initiation ceremony of disciples of Zoroastrianism
Initiation ceremonies of gabr or disciples of Zoroastrianism in ancient Persia. A priest pours water in a babys mouth, washes a child and holds another over a pyre. Iniziazione de Guebri

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece. The goddess Ceres sits on the Puteal on the Callirhoe well surrounded by dancing virgins

Ms Fr 2810 f. 17, Hassan i Sabbah leading the initiations at Alamut giving his followers
BAL125110 Ms Fr 2810 f.17, Hassan i Sabbah leading the initiations at Alamut giving his followers drugged wine, from the Livres des Merveilles du Monde

The Circumcision Ceremony (engraving)
STC177038 The Circumcision Ceremony (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Unexpected Foot Bath, 1895 (oil on canvas)
XIR26296 The Unexpected Foot Bath, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Cogghe, Remy (1854-1935); 154x103 cm; Musee d Art et d Industrie, Roubaix, France; French, out of copyright

Boy dressed for his initiation as a Buddhist monk, Thailand (b / w photo)
6015604 Boy dressed for his initiation as a Buddhist monk, Thailand (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Iinitiation to the cult of the Eleusinian Mysteries, Demeter and Persephone host a procession, 4th century BC
ALI423055 Iinitiation to the cult of the Eleusinian Mysteries, Demeter and Persephone host a procession, 4th century BC.(terracotta) by Greek

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"Journey into the Unknown: Exploring the Fascinating World of Initiation" Step into a world shrouded in mystery and ancient rituals as we delve into the concept of initiation. From the initiation of Freemasons to secret societies, this captivating journey takes us across time and continents. In Italy's Pompeii, within the enigmatic Villa of Mysteries, scenes unfold depicting an initiation ceremony that leaves us questioning its purpose and significance. Meanwhile, in Amsterdam's Portuguese Synagogue, a cult initiation scene from centuries ago transports us back to a time when secrecy held great power. Breaking barriers of gender norms, we witness female initiations taking place around the globe. Whether it be Chinese Taoist treatises on sexual initiation or Egyptian rites bestowing mastery upon women, these ceremonies highlight their empowerment and role in society. Venturing further eastward to Papua New Guinea's Bismarck Archipelago, we encounter The Duk Duk Society. Their elaborate initiation rituals showcase cultural heritage passed down through generations – a testament to preserving traditions amidst modernity. Secret societies have long fascinated humanity with their clandestine practices. Nineteenth-century engravings reveal glimpses into their hidden worlds during intricate initiation ceremonies. These secretive gatherings serve as reminders that there is much more beneath the surface than meets the eye. From novice to master – each step represents growth and transformation along one's personal journey. Initiations hold immense significance for those seeking enlightenment or higher knowledge; they mark milestones where individuals embrace new roles and responsibilities within their communities. As we explore ancient artifacts like Taurobolium Altar at Athens' National Archaeological Museum or dive deep into historical texts such as Sou Nu King - a Chinese Taoist treatise on sexual initiation - our understanding expands beyond mere curiosity towards appreciation for diverse cultures worldwide. Initiation remains an ever-present thread connecting humanity throughout history – an invitation to embark on extraordinary quests for self-discovery and spiritual awakening.